THUNDER BAY – LIVING – Nominations are now open for the 47th Annual Citizens of Exceptional Achievement Awards presented by the City of Thunder Bay. The Awards recognize individuals, organizations and groups who volunteer their time to improve and enrich our community.
“As a community, we increasingly rely on volunteers and it is important that we collectively value and recognize their contributions,” said Anthony Foglia, Chair of the Official Recognition Advisory Committee. “The Citizens of Exceptional Achievement Award nominations are the perfect opportunity to recognize them. If you know a great volunteer, nominate them.”
In March 2024, City Council approved changes to the annual recognition event. Those changes include a maximum number of annual awards in each category, a no-cost event held at City Hall, and minor changes to the application process.
There are three nomination categories:
Youth Award – 5 awards
This award is presented to an individual, up to the age of 21 years, who, for a minimum of two years, has increased the profile of youth in Thunder Bay through volunteer contributions that enrich quality of life in the community. Volunteer service must be outside the mandated 40 hours.
Good Citizen Award – 20 awards
This award is presented to an individual who has made outstanding volunteer contributions in Thunder Bay for a minimum of five years. Groups and organizations may receive this recognition for 10, 25 and 50 years of service and every 10 year increment thereafter.
Spirit of Thunder Bay Award – 5 awards
This special award recognizes an individual who has volunteered time toward improving and enriching the community of Thunder Bay. This is an individual who has shown extraordinary leadership, innovation and meaningful voluntary contributions, and has a minimum of 15 years of cumulative volunteer experience in Thunder Bay.
Visit www.thunderbay.ca/citizenawards for more information or to submit a nomination. Deadline is Friday, January 31, 2025. The annual event will be held in April 2025,on behalf of the City of Thunder Bay and City Council to recognize the winners in each category.
